Homestead Brown vs Tree Branch

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Homestead Brown reads as greige-grey, while Tree Branch reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tree Branch (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Homestead Brown (LRV 12), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.